Skim Milk vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Skim milk has 16 times less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream.
- Skim milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and skim milk has 84% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 39:58:3 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 50% |
| Fat | 3% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than skim milk - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and skim milk has 80% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and skim milk has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Skim milk has 16 times less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than skim milk - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 93% more Vitamin A than skim milk - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has 488% more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more folate. Both skim milk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Skim Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 12% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 30 times more iron than skim milk - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 60% more potassium than skim milk - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.25 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Skim Milk or Chocolate Ice Cream .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and skim milk has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or skim milk better for protein?
Chocolate ice cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 10% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.